S1444 · Preemption to the State
2026 SessionLast action March 13, 2026
Sponsor: Martin, Jonathan
Companion: H1227 (Identical)
Preemption to the State; Providing for preemption of all matters relating to the regulation of religious services and gatherings; prohibiting counties, municipalities, and special districts, respectively, from substantially burdening the free exercise of religion by adopting or enforcing certain ordinances, regulations, resolutions, rules, or other policies; prohibiting a local enforcement agency from denying the issuance of a certificate of occupancy to an owner of residential or commercial structure based on noncompliance with Florida-friendly landscaping ordinances in certain circumstances; waiving sovereign immunity in accordance with specified laws, etc.
Died in Judiciary, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 803 (Ch. 2026-63 )
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